Australian Logrunner

Australian Logrunner

Orthonyx temminckii

Least Concern
Envergadura
17,6 cm
Peso
59,25 g
Familia
Orthonychidae
Orden
Passeriformes

The Australian Logrunner (Orthonyx temminckii) is a bird species in the family Orthonychidae, within the order Passeriformes (aves canoras). Recorded measurements include a wingspan of 17.6 cm and a weight of 59.2 g. The IUCN Red List classifies it as Least Concern.

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The Australian Logrunner is a distinctive ground-dwelling passerine found in the rainforests of southeastern Australia. Weighing about 59.25g with a wingspan of 17.6cm, it has spine-tipped tail feathers used as a prop while it rakes through leaf litter with its feet. It feeds on insects and other invertebrates on the forest floor.

Physical Description

Measurement Value Imperial
Envergadura 17,6 cm 6.9 in
Peso 59,25 g 2.09 oz

Habitat & Range

Estado de conservación

Least Concern
IUCN Red List

Comportamiento y reproducción

Nidificación

Nest type: DM. Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 18-19 days.

Tamaño de la puesta

1-3

Taxonomía

Kingdom Animalia
Phylum Chordata
Class Aves
Orden Passeriformes (Aves Canoras)
Familia Orthonychidae
Genus Orthonyx
Especies Orthonyx temminckii

Distribution

Australian Logrunner has been recorded in 1 countries.

Presente Not recorded

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Preguntas frecuentes

Is the Australian Logrunner endangered?
The Australian Logrunner has a conservation status of Least Concern.
How does the Australian Logrunner nest?
Nest type: DM. Incubation: 21-25 days. Fledging: 18-19 days.
How big is the Australian Logrunner?
The Australian Logrunner has a wingspan of 17.6 cm, weight of 59.25 g.
What order and family does the Australian Logrunner belong to?
The Australian Logrunner (Orthonyx temminckii) belongs to the order Passeriformes and the family Orthonychidae.

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